Space Industry Development Grant Application guidelines March 2019

The Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) has allocated an annual amount from its budget to support member activities that align with the SIAA’s mission of promoting and assisting the development of a viable and self-sustaining Australian space sector.

There will be two categories of funding: > Grants of up to $2,500 to support the organisation and delivery of industry-related events including, but not limited to, conferences, workshops, seminars and other meetings > One-off competitive grants of up to $2,000 to support special space-related projects and activities.

Both categories of funding will be allocated via a competitive process to ensure that the grants generate value in at least one of the following priority areas: > Promoting and building the Australian space industry > Supporting Australian space research > Supporting future workforce development

According to ABC News: “SpaceX has delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, following an historic launch with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk’s company. With test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken poised to take over manual control if necessary, the SpaceX Dragon capsule pulled up to… […]

The purpose of this project is to generate knowledge about how existing and emerging norms of responsible behaviour in outer space related to safety and sustainability – developed mostly in the civil and commercial sectors – can inform space-based military activities and norms to enhance security within the space environment. As part of this research,… […]

The 2019 State of Space Report documents the Australian Government’s civil space responsibilities and activities from 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2019. The Australian Space Agency was established on 1 July 2018. This is the Agency’s first report. It covers activities under the strategic pillars of the Australian Civil Space Strategy, which focus on… […]

KPMG yesterday released their report “30 voices on 2030”, a commentary from some space industry leaders concerning their thoughts for the future of our industry. According to KPMG: “30 Voices on 2030 – The future of space brings together the different perspectives of 30 senior leaders from the space industry around the world – heads of… […]

There’s been a renewed focus on Australian manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, with local companies stepping up to expand or establish production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The pandemic has highlighted opportunities for Australian manufacturing and also exposed some gaps in our sovereign capability. Minister Andrews will address the Press Club about what the pandemic… […]

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According to ABC News: “SpaceX has delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, following an historic launch with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk’s company. With test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken poised to take over manual control if necessary, the SpaceX Dragon capsule pulled up to… […]

The purpose of this project is to generate knowledge about how existing and emerging norms of responsible behaviour in outer space related to safety and sustainability – developed mostly in the civil and commercial sectors – can inform space-based military activities and norms to enhance security within the space environment. As part of this research,… […]

The 2019 State of Space Report documents the Australian Government’s civil space responsibilities and activities from 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2019. The Australian Space Agency was established on 1 July 2018. This is the Agency’s first report. It covers activities under the strategic pillars of the Australian Civil Space Strategy, which focus on… […]

KPMG yesterday released their report “30 voices on 2030”, a commentary from some space industry leaders concerning their thoughts for the future of our industry. According to KPMG: “30 Voices on 2030 – The future of space brings together the different perspectives of 30 senior leaders from the space industry around the world – heads of… […]

There’s been a renewed focus on Australian manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, with local companies stepping up to expand or establish production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The pandemic has highlighted opportunities for Australian manufacturing and also exposed some gaps in our sovereign capability. Minister Andrews will address the Press Club about what the pandemic… […]

The European Space Agency is planning a competition on Space Resources and looking for innovative ideas from mining experts, inventive companies, and researchers. Winners of the intended competition would receive funding from ESA to develop their idea. Check it out The post ESA – Call for Ideas about Space Resources! appeared first on Space Industry […]

Have you registered? GRAVITY Challenge is a national technology innovation program for corporate entities, entrepreneurs and universities to design and build solutions to real industry, social and environmental problems using space data and capability. GRAVITY Challenge brings together Corporate Challengers and Innovators to collaborate and create solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges. In 2020 Challengers… […]

If you are an SIAA member you will receive a FREE copy of the Australian Space OUTLOOK magazine. Jam packed with relevant and interesting Space related articles, including an introduction from our Chair (David Ball), interviews with Dr Andrew Thomas AO, the Australian Space Agency and much more, we hope you enjoy reading this wonderful… […]

Applications are now being accepted for SIAA grants under the Space Industry Development Fund. The SIAA Board has allocated an annual amount from its budget to support member activities that align with our mission of promoting and assisting the development of a viable and self-sustaining Australian space sector. Grants of up to $2,500 will be… […]

Minister for Defence, the Hon. Melissa Price MP, announced last Friday $14.6 million worth of new Defence Innovation Hub contracts. DEWC Systems was the only South Australian based company awarded a DIH contract in this round. According to the Defence media released, DEWC Systems is expected to develop a sovereign, space-based tactical sensor system which,… […]